Cubs prospect James Triantos, rated No. 3 in their system in MLB.com’s new rankings this week, collected had singles and drove in a run. Andrelton Simmons made his spring debut as the designated hitter, going 1-for-2 with a run. Manager David Ross said pregame that Simmons is on a slower progression but wouldn’t expand when asked for a reason. Left-hander Justin Steele went two innings, tallying two strikeouts and two walks. He threw additional pitches in the bullpen afterward to get his pitch count near 50.
